CSI: George Mason

POSTED: 2:52 p.m. EDT, May 20, 2008
By: FCCPS Communications

Beginning this fall, the George Mason High School science curriculum will include a course designed to teach scientific techniques very similar to those portrayed in popular TV shows such as “CSI:”. 

Forensic chemistry is the science of examining trace evidence using sophisticated instrumentation and analytical techniques most frequently to solve crimes. 

Last week, the Falls Church City School Board approved the textbook for the course, “Forensic Science: An Introduction” by Richard Saferstein following a month of public review.

The new course will be offered to second-year chemistry students.  54 students have already expressed an interest in the course. "This was many more than we anticipated," said science teacher, Maggie Wiseman. "Two classes have been scheduled but some students may not be able to get in because of scheduling conflicts."

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